Historical Collections Online
Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
dinner ticket / O’Connell and the Liberated Martyrs Dinner, 1844
Ticket to the National Banquet to O’Connell and the Liberated Martyrs Dinner, at the Music Hall, Lower Abbey Street, William Smith O’Brien, M.P. in the Chair. 19th September 1844. Unnumbered. J. L. Arabin and J. O’Hea (Secretaries).
permit / Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland, 1843
Permission to enter, ticket, Conciliation Hall, Corn Exchange Rooms, 1843. Signed (print) Thomas Mathew Ray as Secretary. Blank example. HH:1940.24.1-31. Collection of cards belonging to the Loyal National Repeal Association etc., from 1830 - 1848. HH:1940.24.12 - permission to enter (ticket)...
chess set / O'Connell / Sheil - Richmond Prison, 1844
Chess set, stated to have been used by Daniel O'Connell and R.L. Sheil while imprisoned in Richmond Prison in 1844. 31 pieces in carved ivory; 17 pieces painted/stained red. Screw on bases. All contained in wooden box with sliding lid.
souvenir / Richmond Bridewell, 1844
Framed and glazed sheet containing the signatures of Daniel O'Connell, Thomas Steele, Charles Gavan Duffy, Thomas Matthew Ray etc. Richmond Bridewell, September 6th, 1844.
painting / View of Richmond Bridewell, 1844
View of Richmond Bridewell 1844. The Gaol, from the Yard adjoining the State Prisoners. Apartment comprising two ranges, of building clocktower; High wall enclosing Yard partially obscuring range of buildings to rear. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these...
painting / The Liberator's Bedroom, Richmond Bridwell 1844
The Liberator's Bedroom. Richmond Bridwell 1844. Wallpapered, carpeted with four poster canopy bed, fireplace, bookshelves, cupboard, writing tables, stool, and chaise lounge. Handwritten description on reverse as above. 10 inches x 14 inches.
painting / Private Chapel of State Prisoners, Richmond Bridewell 1844
Private Chapel of State Prisoners. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Altar crucifix, candlesticks, stations of the cross, priest and congregation kneeling in pews. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 10 inches x 13.75 inches
painting / John O'Connell's Bedroom, Richmond Bridewell 1844
John O'Connell's Bedroom. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Carpeted, wallpapered, four poster canopy bed, tables, books, cupboard, chair, stool, male standing at reading lectern; open door leading on to well lit corridor. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these...
painting / The Drawing Room, Richmond Bridewell 1844
The Drawing Room. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Carpeted, wallpapered, draped window, tables, chairs, piano, pictures, fireplace and male reading at desk. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A.
painting / Tom Steele's Bedroom, Richmond Bridewell 1844
Tom Steele's Bedroom. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Poster bed, fireplace, dropleaf table, chair, cupboards, bookcase, wash stands, two ewers and basins, rugs and window. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 9.5 inches x...
painting / Thomas M. Ray's bedroom, Richmond Bridwell 1844
Thomas M. Ray's bedroom Richmond Bridwell 1844. Wallpapered, rugs, four-poster canopy bed, table, cabinet, chair and fireplace. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A.
painting / Thomas M. Ray's Sittingroom, Richmond Bridewell, 1844
Thomas M. Ray's Sitting Room. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Wallpapered, carpeted, fireplace, cabinets, books, paper, piano, male seated on chais longue writing at table and two children at play. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry...
painting / The Dining Room, Richmond Bridewell 1844
The Dining Room. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Wallpapered large central triangular table with people seated, corner of side table with decanter and glass. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 9.5 inches x 14 inches.
painting / Richard Barrett's Bedroom, Richmond Bridewell 1844
Richard Barrett's Bedroom. Richmond Bridewell 1844. Wallpapered, four poster canopy bed, fireplace with mirror, writing tables, wash stand, stool, chair, papers, scissors and rosary beads. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry...
painting / View in Purdon (Governor's) garden, Richmond Bridwell 1844
View in Purdon (Governor's) garden at the pavilion and looking towards the Goal. Richmond Bridwell 1844. Pavilion to left, sundial centre foreground, shrubs, people and buildings to rear. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry...
painting / Interior of Pavilion Mullaghmast, Richmond Bridwell, 1844
Interior of Pavilion Mullaghmast Richmond Bridwell 1884. Showing male sitting at desk reading in centre of green and white pavilion. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. 9.75 inches x 13.75 inches.
painting / View in Mr Cooper's (Deputy Governor's) garden, Richmond Bridwell 1844
View in Mr Cooper's (Deputy Governor's) garden, looking towards the pavilion. Richmond Bridwell 1844. View showing trees, shrubs and groups of people. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. [Mr. Cooper was the Deputy...
painting / View in Mr. Cooper's Garden, Richmond Bridewell 1844
View in Mr. Cooper's garden near entrance Richmond Bridewell 1844. Walled enclosed garden containing trees, shrubs fountain and people. Governor's house to rear. On reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A. [Mr. Cooper was...
painting / "Tara Hill", (the Gymnasium), Richmond Bridewell, 1844
View representing the Mound which the State Prisoners called "Tara Hill", the Gymnasium. Reverse handwritten description signed "Thomas M. Ray" who commissioned these waterclours from Henry O'Neill, R.H.A.). [Mr. Cooper was the Deputy Governor.] 9.75 inches x 14 inches